Question 1

how much alcohol causes intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Impairment at one dr: Alcohol causes impairment at even one drink.  Intoxication occurs with varying amounts depending on body size, gender, and chronicity of alcohol intake.  In general novice drinkers, women and people of small size will get intoxicated with lower amounts.  It is urged that you not try to find it out by experimenting on yourself or some one else.

Question 2

does alcohol intoxication usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Drunkeness... and: Beyond being drunk, high levels of blood alcohol can poison many body systems and symptoms can be manifold up to and including death.

Question 3

intoxication or alcohol poisoning, how to tell the difference?

Accepted Answer

When you pass out: And slow down your breathing, it moves from intoxication (which actually means poisoning) to true alcohol poisoning.  Please don't do this.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: alcohol intoxication?

Accepted Answer

See below : Any reduction of brain function secondary to the presence of alcohol is intoxication.  Legally intoxication is at a blood alcohol level  of 0.080%.

Question 5

what's the difference between intoxication and alcohol poisoning?

Accepted Answer

They're the same: Every hangover you get is actually the symptoms of alcohol poisoning. So whenever you have a hangover, you are actually recovering from alcohol poisoning.

Question 6

could nicotine cause intoxication similar to alcohol intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Not similar: The amount of nicotine in tobacco is not enough to cause true nicotine intoxication, except when small children are exposed, usually by ingesting it.  Nicotine intoxication can be lethal, and actually nicotine-like substances have been used to kill rodents and other pests. Tobacco workers also routinely get it.  Alcohol intoxication looks completely different. Seizures, abd. Pain, twitches occur.

Question 7

although alcohol is a depressent, can it cause paradoxical anxiety during intoxication?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol intoxication: This depends on the level of alcohol in the blood. At less than 100 mg/dl level, there is impaired coordination & euphoria. At higher levels, there is labile mood, unpredictable behavior & later on respiratory depression & seizures.

Question 8

does nicotine cause intoxication similar to alcohol intoxication? please, need some answers?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: nicotine as consumed in cigarettes, other tobacco products and e-cigarettes produces effects that are not only nothing like alcohol withdrawal, but most of them are directly the opposite of alcohol withdrawal - improved concentration together with some muscle relaxation, heightened and not dulled consciousness. In overdose, nicotine is lethal and shuts down important parasympathetic nerve function

Question 9

can anyone tell me what conditions could cause intoxication like symptoms without alcohol?

Accepted Answer

TNTC: Too numerous to count.  I would need much more information regarding symptom history, medical history, and physical exams / labs to comment.  Sounds like it might be good to visit with your doctor.  Good luck

Question 10

does alcohol intoxication lower the siezure threshold?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, alcohol can cause certain types of seizures.  If you are prone to seizures (especially if alcohol has triggered your seizures in the past) it would be wise to stay away from alcohol.

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